THE OPEN AIR MUSEUM OF FLORENCE
Some people believe that Florence is an enormous outdoor museum in itself. Although many people hold that opinion, the city is home to a number of outdoor museums, making it well worth the journey for anybody who is interested in learning more about the fascinating history and culture of this beautiful city.
Photo by Francesca Pinta
The Renaissance city of Florence is one of the most stunning and popular art tourist destinations on earth. Since being included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982, it has genuinely been an open-air museum.
Piazza della Signoria
Photo by Jean Giroux
Piazza della Signoria, one of the most photographed squares in the world, is home to several enduring sculptures. To understand more about the many sculptures and the political messages they make, think about taking a tour with a guide of the outdoor museum. The statues David by Michelangelo, Loggia dei Lanzi by Orcagna, and Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna can all be seen on the Piazza della Signoria. Don't forget to visit the Benvenuto Cellini Perseus monument and the Medici Lions.
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens, which are behind the Palazzo Pitti, offer a verdant setting to explore and feature an Egyptian obelisk, an amphitheatre, Neptune's Fountain, a statue of Giambologna's Abundance, a sizable pond, Isolotto, which houses a fountain by Giambologna called Ocean, and various sculptures, including three that represent the Nile, Gange, and Euphrates rivers. The Grotta Grande, another structure in the park, is wonderfully ornamented inside and out with stalactites and Mannerism sculptures.
The Duomo
The largest of its kind in the world, the crimson dome from the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore is constructed of brick and mortar. During your approach flight into Florence, it's likely to be one of the first sights you notice. Near the end of the 13th century, work on the Gothic Cathedral began. It wasn't until the 15th century, when the Dome was erected. The church's façade wasn't entirely finished at that point. It stayed like way until the outside was completely renovated in the 19th century to reflect the fashions of the day.